A Portion of One Strand of DNA Has the Sequence

question 35

Multiple Choice

A portion of one strand of DNA has the sequence 5′ AATGGCTTA 3′. If this strand is used as a template for DNA replication, which of the following correctly depicts the sequence of the newly synthesized strand in the direction in which it will be synthesized?

• A)3′ TTACCGAAT 5′
• B)5′ TAAGCCATT 3′
• C)3′ AATGGCTTA 5′
• D)5′ AATGGCTTA 3′

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